Chicken Salad

I was craving some chicken salad, it definitely is a summer staple! There are many different variations but this is the recipe I used and it can be altered to whatever works for you:

Chicken Salad

Ingredients
1 large cooked chicken breast, diced (about 1 cup)
1 stalked celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup grapes, sliced or diced
1/4 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or miracle whip)
1/4 c. almonds, sliced or slivered

Directions
1Pull apart the chicken into large chunks and either cut it into a small dice or process in a mini food processor.
2Place chicken in a large mixing bowl and add all remaining ingredients (except bread).
3Mix well.

Tilapia with bananas and macadamia nuts

Tilapia With Bananas and Macadamia Nuts

Cuisine: Seafood

Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour4 (6-ounce) tilapia, sole or catfish fillets
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter
2 medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts OR chopped almonds (I used almonds)

Instructions:
Place flour on a plate, and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the fillets in flour. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Saute the fish fillets for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Transfer to a platter. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, bananas and macadamias and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Top the fillets with the banana mixture.

Nutrition:
Per serving: 508 calories (percent of calories from fat, 58), 23 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 33 grams fat (14 grams saturated), 112 milligrams cholesterol, 226 milligrams sodium.